Updated Farmers’ Market Information for Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Updated Farmers’ Markets Information for Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

I have updated my list of farmers’ markets in Salinas (currently 6) to include specialty shops like places to find artisan cheese and premium steaks:

https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2026/03/farmers-markets-agritourism-in-salinas.html?m=1

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical EmWestern Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibitions about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley Historical Museum

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games

Chocolate Shops in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Chocolate Shops in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

There are several chocolate shops in Salinas, California that include:

-See’s Candies (2 locations)

-Dulceria Vargas

-Emma’s Bakery and Cafe

-Sherri’s Cookies

-Sweet Reba’s

-Star Market, notably Ritter-Sport bars from Germany

Happy marketing!

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games

Bakeries and Pastry Shops in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Bakeries and Pastry Shops in Salinas, California Can be Part of Farmers’ Market Day by Ruth Paget

Bakeries in Salinas, California include:

-Emma’s Bakery and Cafe

-The Bakery Station

-Main Street Bakery and Catering

-Otto’s Bread Compsny

-Dolly Cakes and Supplies

-Guadalajara Bakery

-Cake Express

-La Soledad Bakery

-La Mariposa Bakery

-Panaderia Tres Hermanos

-La Plaza Bakery Company

-Sweet Reba’s

-La Mexicans Bakery

-Sourdough and Company

-Bagel Corner

-Winchell’s Donut House

-Creekside Bagel Bakery

-Casa Oaxaca Bakery

-Leal Bakery

This is the bakery short list!

Happy Marketing!

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge game

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games

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UChicago Invention: Carbon-14 Dating Used by Archaeologists reposted by Ruth Paget

UChicago Invention-Carbon-14 Dating Used in Archaeology Reposted by Ruth Paget

The following article from the University of Chicago explains Carbon-14 Dating used in archaeology that was developed by Willard Libby in the 1940s.  

Modern technology has increased the precision of the technique, but its basic principles remain intact.

The complete article follows:

https://news.uchicago.edu/explainer/what-is-carbon-14-dating#invented

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator French Travel and Culture Games

Flower Shops in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

 Flower Shops in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Salinas, California has many flower shops including:

-Rosalia Flowers

-Maranda Floral, Inc.

-Rancho Mariner Flowers

-Swenson and Silacci Flowers

-Magda’s Flowers

-Marie’s Flowers

-The Farm

-Green Valley Floral

-Salinas Flowers and Gifts

-Red Rose Flowers

-Isabella’s Flowers and Gifts

-Vallarta Supermarkets

-Gifts on the Go-Nob Hill

Happy Marketing!

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum

-French Travel and Culture Games

Q3 (Quarter 3) Sales Drivers for Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

 July 

*World Cup Viewing Parties  

-sandwiches, chips, and beverages - many supermarkets have deli sections where you can get sandwiches catered like Costco and Nob Hill in Salinas

*Wimbledon Viewing Parties

-strawberries and cream are the teaditional dish at Wimbledon

*Farmers’ Markets 

-see my blog below about farmers’ markets in Salinas and surrounding areas (there are six farmers’ markets in Salinas alone)

https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2026/03/farmers-markets-agritourism-in-salinas.html?m=1

August

*Buy spa products for an August cool down at home (CVS in Salinas is open 24/7)

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France

-developer of Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley history Zmuseum

-creator French Travel and Culture Games

Premium Steak Markets and Restaurants in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Premium Steak Markets and Restaurants in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget 

Premium Steak Markets in Salinas, California include: 

*Zio Brands Meats and Sausages 

For premium, wet-aged beef cuts like ribeye and filet mignon and house-made sausages. 

*Star Market 

Well-known for New York strip steaks. 

*La Plazita Market 

Well-known for prime ribeye steaks and tender skirt steak. 

*Salinas Meats 

Offers everything from prime rib to beef tenderloin and ribeyes. 

*Magana’s Meat Market 

Well-known for reasonable prices on ribeyes. 

*Steakhouses 

*Smalley’s Round-Up on South Main Street 

*Pub’s (Grower’s Pub) – the oldest bar in Salinas

Happy Feasting! 

By Ruth Paget 

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France 

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games 

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games 

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum 

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games